50 Best Bollywood Romances To Watch This Valentine's Day

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Bollywood has always had a special place for romance, capturing love in all its shades—from sweeping fairy-tale romances to tragic love stories, from heartwarming family-friendly love sagas to intense, passionate affairs. Across generations, Hindi cinema has given us iconic love stories that define eras.

Whether you’re in the mood for an old-school black-and-white classic, a nostalgic 90s rom-com, or a modern love story with layered emotions, there’s a Bollywood romance for everyone this Valentine’s Day. Read on to discover some of the best and where to watch them online in India!

Timeless Bollywood Love Stories (1950s-1970s)

The golden age of Bollywood gave us poetic romances that have stood the test of time. Films like Mughal-e-Azam (1960) and Pakeezah (1972) told grand love stories with exquisite storytelling. Raj Kapoor and Nargis’ Awaara (1951) and Barsaat (1949) remain evergreen. Meanwhile, Aradhana (1969) and Kati Patang (1971) proved that love transcends all odds.

The Masala Era and Tragic Love Stories (1980s-1990s)

Bollywood in the 80s and early 90s brought love stories that blended romance with intense drama. Films like the Aamir Khan-led Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) and the Salman Khan classic Maine Pyar Kiya (1989) redefined young love with heroes and heroines defying the wishes of their parents to seek love. Mani Ratnam’s war romance Dil Se (1998) showcased unrequited love in an unconventional setting, while Yash Chopra’s intergenerational romantic tragedy Lamhe (1991) broke age barriers in love.

The Khan Era (1990s-2000s)

No Bollywood romance list is complete without mentioning SRK, the ‘King of Romance.’ Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995). Starring Khan alongside Kajol, the blockbuster set a new standard for love stories. Directed by romance genre veteran Karan Johar, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) became cultural phenomena. Meanwhile, Yash Chopra’s inter-border love story Veer-Zaara (2004) embraced eternal love and devotion. Pairing Preity Zinta with Khan, the film narrated the story of an Indian and Pakistani couple who are separated due to the socio-political tensions of the two countries, bringing out a more serious side to the Shah Rukh Khan romances.

But SRK wasn’t alone—Salman Khan’s Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) and Tere Naam (2003) tugged at heartstrings, while Aamir Khan’s Dil Chahta Hai (2001) brought a modern take on love and friendship.

New-Age Romance (2010s-Present)

Modern Bollywood has given us layered love stories that feel more relatable. Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone’s pairings in Tamasha (2015) and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) explored self-discovery and romance, setting the precedent for new-age Bollywood romances. Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh’s Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013) and Bajirao Mastani (2015) brought back the drama and glamour of period romances.

New faces like Alia Bhatt have redefined love stories with Dear Zindagi (2016) and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023). Films like Gehraiyaan (2022) tackle complex relationships, while Sita Ramam (2022) and Raanjhanaa (2013) blend poetry with passion.

Where to watch the best Bollywood Valentine’s Day movies streaming online in India

Check out JustWatch’s guide below for the different eras of Bollywood romance that you can stream online in India this Valentine’s Day. We also provide offers to buy, rent, or watch these movies for free (if available).

Now this is a well-rounded list for any Valentine’s Day mood—whether you’re in love, heartbroken, or just a fan of romance in cinema. Enjoy your movie night!

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  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

    #1

    Raj is a rich, carefree, happy-go-lucky second generation NRI. Simran is the daughter of Chaudhary Baldev Singh, who in spite of being an NRI is very strict about adherence to Indian values. Simran has left for India to be married to her childhood fiancé. Raj leaves for India with a mission at his hands, to claim his lady love under the noses of her whole family. Thus begins a saga.

  2. Mughal-e-Azam

    Mughal-e-Azam

    1960

    #2

    In the 16th century, when Prince Salim falls in love with a beautiful courtesan named Anarkali, Emperor Akbar's disapproval leads to a battle between father and son.

  3. Pakeezah

    Pakeezah

    1972

    #3

    A beautiful courtesan is unable to break away from the cycle of prostitution until a forest ranger falls in love with her. Unfortunately, his wealthy parents oppose the union.

  4. Awaara

    Awaara

    1951

    #4

    A petty thief is put on trial for the attempted murder of a lawyer. Through a series of flashbacks, the intertwining lives of the thief, the lawyer, and the thief's defense lawyer are illustrated.

  5. Barsaat

    Barsaat

    1949

    #5

    Two friends with opposite personalities, the rich but sensitive Pran and the womanizing Gopal both have affairs with two mountain girls while holidaying in the valley of Kashmir. While Pran and Reshma's love is true and reciprocated, Gopal is a womanizing villain, who disregards the faithful Neela and condemns her to wait faithfully for his return with the barsaat (rainy season).

  6. Aradhana

    Aradhana

    1969

    #6

    Vandana's husband, Arun, gets killed in an air crash after they secretly get married but no one accepts their marriage. Thereafter, she is forced to put her child up for adoption and later work as his nanny to stay by his side.

  7. Kati Patang

    Kati Patang

    1971

    #7

    A runaway bride promises her dying widowed friend that she will assume her identity and look after her infant child.

  8. Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak

    #8

    Both Dhanraj Singh and Randhir Singh are two bitter and old time enemies. They faced a disastrous situation when their children, Raj and Rashmi fall deeply in love. They openly declare their hatred for one another and will do anything in their power, even kill - but they will not accept their children's choice. But Raj and Rashmi are dedicated to their love and are not willing to accept the fact that their fathers are mutual enemies.

  9. Maine Pyar Kiya

    Maine Pyar Kiya

    1989

    #9

    After Suman's father leaves her in the care of another family while he travels abroad, she falls in love with Prem. However, in order to for them to marry, Prem has to prove to Suman's father that he is not the same as his own dad.

  10. Dil Se..

    Dil Se..

    1998

    #10

    Journalist Amar falls for a mysterious woman on an assignment, but she does not reciprocate his feelings. However, when Amar is about to get married, the woman shows up at his doorstep asking for help.

  11. Lamhe

    Lamhe

    1991

    #11

    Viren falls for Pallavi, but she marries Siddharth. The couple dies, leaving behind their daughter, who grows up to look just like her mother and falls in love with Viren.

  12. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

    #12

    Per her mother's last wish, an 8 year old girl sets out to reunite her father with his college best friend who was in love with him.

  13. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

    #13

    Years after his father disowns his adopted brother for marrying a woman of lower social standing, a young man goes on a mission to reunite his family.

  14. Veer-Zaara

    Veer-Zaara

    2004

    #14

    Squadron Leader Veer Pratap Singh, a pilot in the Indian Air Force, rescues the stranded Zaara, a woman from Pakistan, following a bus accident, and their lives are forever bound.

  15. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

    #15

    A newly-wed man discovers that his wife is in love with another man and decides to unite them. Ignoring the ridicule he might have to face for this, he takes his wife to Italy in search of her love.

  16. In Your Name

    In Your Name

    2003

    #16

    A rowdy ex-college boy who, after a hazing session, loses his heart to first year student Nirjara, a traditional Brahmin girl.

  17. Dil Chahta Hai

    Dil Chahta Hai

    2001

    #17

    Three inseparable childhood friends are just out of college. Nothing comes between them - until they each fall in love, and their wildly different approaches to relationships creates tension.

  18. Tamasha

    Tamasha

    2015

    #18

    Meeting while on vacation, Ved and Tara sense a connection but vow to keep their real identities a secret. Years later, their paths cross again.

  19. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

    #19

    On a trekking trip, an introverted Naina falls for a charming ex-classmate, whose thirst for adventure drives them apart. Years later, their paths cross again.

  20. Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela

    #20

    Ran and Leela are passionately in love with each other. The only problem is that their respective clans have been enemies for 500 years.